It was so wonderful to see all of you again and discuss your child's progress so far!
Our tests and quizzes for the week:
Monday, October 20:
Math Test (Multiplication and Division Word Problems)
Tuesday, October 21:
None!
Wednesday, October 22:
None!
Thursday, October 23:
None!
Friday, October 24:
Spalding Spelling Test
History Test (Rivers)
Here is what we will be focusing on in class this week!
In Language Arts, we are beginning many new things! This week will be memorizing our first poem, "I'm Glad" by Anonymous. It will come home on Monday night and it is expected that each child will read and memorize the poem each night in preparation for our recitation to another class on Friday morning. We will also be beginning Pinocchio on Monday! Please make sure to ask your child if they have already brought their book in. I believe that most have already, but please double check with your child. For Spalding, we will be learning how we add the ending -ing to words. Due to this, there will only be spelling words coming home on Thursday night and they will be tested on those words the following day. In the grammar and writing portion of Language Arts, we will be beginning our study of direct objects and helping verbs and the way we diagram them. We will also be reviewing the definitions and use of the following: adverbs, adjectives, verbs, and nouns (both proper and common). The idiom that we will be discussing this week is "easier said than done".
In Math, we are continuing the study of multiplication and division. Please make sure that your child is reviewing 10-15 math facts each night. Mastery of these operations includes the memorization of basic math facts. We will be exploring multiplying numbers by 10s and 100s and the multiplication of 2-digit numbers. I have posted a link under "Important Links" called "Singapore Math Bar Model Strategies" in order to help you prepare your child for the test on Monday and for future success in Math.
In History, we will be continuing our study of rivers around the world and why they are important. We will be focusing on the most important rivers for each continent. The unit test will be this Friday, October 24.
In Science, we are beginning our unit on the human body. This begins with a close look at the basic structure of organism. We will be covering cells, tissue, organs, and then putting it altogether by understanding the different human body systems.
As always, if there are any questions or concerns at all, please send me an email and I will respond within 24 hours.
I hope that everyone has a wonderful week!
Best,
Ms. Sexton
